Inclusion, Independence, and Economic Vitality for People with Visual Disabilities Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) provides training, counselling, and support to help Washington residents of all ages who are blind or visually impaired pursue employment, education, and independent living. DSB offers children and youth who are blind or have low vision with services to grow a productive, independent and successful adulthood. We help aging adults facing issues of vision loss receive the skills to get them back into the life activities they love. DSB provides people who are blind or have low vision and want to work with support to help them find or keep a job. DSB is also a resource for businesses – helping them to recruit and retain skilled talent and providing information about disabilities and the workplace. INCLUSION: - Support and guidance for families - Connections to qualified applicants and employees for businesses - References for access to community resources - Skills training workshops - Business support for Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act Section 503 and 508 needs INDEPENDENCE: - Adjustment to blindness support - Orientation and mobility instruction - Adaptive computer software training - Low vision aids and technologies - Advocacy for navigating educational and career resources ECONOMIC VITALITY: - Reasonable accommodations support and recommendations for businesses - Career exploration, job training, and education - Adaptive job skills training - Work experience and internships - Job readiness preparation - Entrepreneurial training opportunities